Production Technician

Mastronardi Produce•Delta, BC

6h•CA$21 - CA$22•Hybrid

About The Position

Mastronardi Produce is the leading greenhouse vegetable company in North America, known for its award-winning SUNSET® brand produce. With over 65 years of family ownership, the company emphasizes flavorful products, excellent people, and continuous innovation. They are seeking individuals who embody their PRIDE values (Passion, Respect, Innovation, Drive, Excellence) to join their mission of inspiring healthy living through WOW flavor experiences. Fresh4Sunset, a Greenhouse partner in Delta, BC, is looking for a Production Technician to join their team. This role involves creating policies and procedures for the cultivation department, overseeing daily operations across multiple cultivation facilities, and managing a cultivation team. The technician will work towards establishing goals to meet customer demands.

Requirements

Three years’ experience in related Agricultural field required.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Able to supervise a team.
Be innovative, possess analytical skills, result-oriented, composure under pressures, attention to detail, perseverance.
Independent and able to drive other functions in achieving the goals.
Has good technical skills, knowledge and capabilities in packaging technology and applications.
Ability to set priorities taking into account short and long-term needs of the business.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide technical supervision to Greenhouse personnel in the proper maintenance and care of all berry produce grown by Mastronardi.
Assist in the development and implementation of new production plans.
Ensure all company, client, and project policies, procedures, standards, food safety etc., are adhered to.
Manage daily crop care efforts to maximize production and ensure proper techniques and sequence of tasks to benefit crop growth.
Work with Operations Manager to forecast production.
Follow company cultivation methods and work closely with the rest of the cultivation department to develop and improve processes and supervise all post-harvest activities.
Ensure post-harvest work areas are clean and maintained in accordance with the company’s standard operating procedures and motivate the cultivation staff to meet performance targets.
Manage pest pressure using IPM and environmental control techniques.
Oversight with Compliance Officer regarding Track and Trace program implementation.
Observe that Work Safe Practices are being followed.
Schedule all manufacturing duties for all stages and aspects of growth.